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Black Baccara

7 years ago

IMO doesn't deserve the negative comments it receives! In our garden, one of the more spectacular classic HT's.

Here a couple of pics taken last night after a thunderstorm - still standing proud and tall!

Sharlene

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Cori Ann - H0uzz violated my privacy

7 years ago

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I know this is a year old, but I just want to let you know that this thread is one of the reasons I ended up trying Black Baccara and I'm so glad I did!

The petals are so nice and thick, it stands up to our heat exceedingly well!

And in a vase... oh my just stunning! It lasts so long!

I am heat testing mine in a pulp pot near a very hot stone wall with southern exposure and it has been taking it quite well. It probably won't go here, I'm just deciding how much heat it can actually take. Gets some mildew, but that's it. The blooms haven't been crisping.

Cut 3 days ago

Today... has hardly even aged!

This one looks a bit more red. They're just gorgeous. The petals are quite substantial!

Mildew, but still pretty impressive for this deadly heat zone test area!

I hope to find the right spot in my yard and that mine looks as amazing as yours someday!

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ordphien
7 years ago
Gorgeous!

It's a pretty strong grower in my climate as well. I do love it.

And when it makes flowers when it's cold out the colour is just amazing.
Sara-Ann Z6B OK
7 years ago
Gorgeous blooms!
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jim1961 / Central Pennsylvania / Zone 6
7 years ago
Very nice! :)
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7 years ago
It looks so lush!
dublinbay z6 (KS)
7 years ago
Can't imagine any reason why anyone would bad-mouth Black Baccara. Gorgeous, in my opinion. Really fat, fully packed blooms also.

Kate
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Original Author
7 years ago
Thanks all!

Kate, my sentiments exactly! But there are some people who seem to think a florist rose just cannot grow in a private garden. Even the ones that have proven themselves! I have a couple which are doing extremely well!

Sharlene
Jasminerose, California, USDA 9b/Sunset 18
7 years ago
This is the first time I've seen Black Baccara as a whole bush. It looks like a florist bouquet. Thanks Sharlene.
Ann9BNCalif
7 years ago
Lovely! Thanks for sharing the photo of the whole bush.

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ziyakr
7 years ago
My sister has been wanting a black rose to remind her of her favorite poem by e e cummings (if there are any heavens my mother will(all by herself)have

one. It will not be a pansy heaven nor

a fragile heaven of lilies-of-the-valley but

it will be a heaven of blackred roses)

I think this may be the one! So beautiful, thank you for sharing it.
Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca
7 years ago
That's beautiful !! Such a rich velvet
totoro z7b Md
7 years ago
Sumptuous color. Looks great with white. Cori Ann where did you get yours?
Cori Ann - H0uzz violated my privacy
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I got mine at a local nursery and I'm not sure what it's grafted on. Probably Huey and probably virused... but here it's still looking really good and healthy! I'm almost tempted to look into getting it on multiflora or something else just to see how spectacular it can be in my yard. Takes the dry heat like a total champ.
Kristine LeGault 8a pnw
7 years ago
That is a really cool rose. What a color
Cenk H
7 years ago
These look perfect!!!
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Original Author
7 years ago
Cori Ann, glad you are happy with you Black Baccara!! I think the only negative thing about it is that it has no scent but as you mention, it makes up for that by lasting in the vase. BTW also a very good hip parent for all those who hybridize.

Absolutely stunning the combination in your bouquet!!!!

Sharlene

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